Ladd
- US rank
- #4,050
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,231 in 1967
26 babies were named Ladd in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,649 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1915–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Ladd you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 65,789 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Ladd, 26 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ladd would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLadd first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1967, when it ranked #1,231. Today it's #4,050, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowLadd is 3.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 217,391 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 65,789.
- TrendLadd has climbed 1,649 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,050. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Ladd
Ladd is a boy name of English origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with L and ending in “-add”. US birth records list Ladd for boys from 1915 to 2025, in 101 of those 111 years. Its best year was 1967, when it ranked #1,231 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,050, with 26 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.3 | 231,481 boys |
| 1920s | 4.5 | 224,215 boys |
| 1930s | 5.2 | 193,798 boys |
| 1940s | 11 | 93,721 boys |
| 1950s | 8.9 | 112,233 boys |
| 1960s | 13 | 79,428 boys |
| 1970s | 8.0 | 125,000 boys |
| 1980s | 5.4 | 183,824 boys |
| 1990s | 3.3 | 305,810 boys |
| 2000s | 3.8 | 263,158 boys |
| 2010s | 7.6 | 131,406 boys |
| 2020s | 11 | 94,937 boys |
Other spellings of Ladd
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Ladd
What is the origin of the name Ladd?
Ladd has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Ladd a boy or girl name?
Ladd is a boy name.
How popular is the name Ladd?
Ladd ranked #4,050 for US boys in 2025, given to 26 babies. Its best year was 1967 (#1,231).